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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.98, 226.40 and 153.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.98, 226.40 and 153.09 is: 211.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.98 : 226.40 = 153.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.98/226.40 = 153.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.98x = 226.40 × 153.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.98x = 34,658.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,658.81/163.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.36

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